Food Labels Revealed

Mel Weinstein

Food Labels Revealed will shed some light onto the sometimes mysterious and inscrutable food ingredients label , which is found on all processed food containers.

  1. APR 2

    Everything I Have Learned

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In this, the last episode of the podcast, I look back over the previous 9 years to share memories, to talk about the most relevant, meaningful, and surprising learnings, and relate some of my favorite shows.  The programs will continue to be available online, so please share them with your acquaintances, friends, and family to continue to spread the knowledge of how many of the giant food manufacturers have hijacked the American food system and robbed many people of healthy lives. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: None Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli.

    2h 46m

  2. FEB 28

    FLR 099: Killer Food Additives – Part 2

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In this second episode that reviews toxic additives that wind up in our food supply, I look at three more examples.  In California, these additives were banned in 2023 as part of the California Food Safety Act since the federal government was dragging its feet.  Since then, the FDA has acted on several petitions to extend the bans nationally.  Other toxic additives that have not been banned are briefly reviewed to expose the extent of the problems.  Most of these dangerous additives have been utilized in the American food system for many years.  Many of us have been exposed to them since birth.  Lastly, I make a significant announcement about the Food Labels Revealed podcast. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Environmental Working Group: A Baker’s Dozen of Food Chemicals the FDA Should Ban Next https://tinyurl.com/538f4v75 MSN: How Potentially Harmful Additives Have Sneaked into America’s Food https://tinyurl.com/yc3d9c9v Pub Med: Chemical Food Safety Issues in the US: Past, Present, and Future https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19719131/ Eat This: 23 Worst Food Additives in America https://www.eatthis.com/worst-food-additives/ Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Grinnin’ in Your Face” by Eddie James House, Jr.

    23 min

  3. FEB 1

    FLR 098: Killer Food Additives – Part 1

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Throughout both modern and ancient human history harmful ingredients, intentionally or unintentionally, have wound up in commercial foods.  On the intentional side, that practice is called swindling or introducing improvements to make products better.  Either way, the object is to make more money.  On the unintentional side, the addition of poisons to foods is accidental.  In this episode, a few examples of the former are examined taken from the early 20th century. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Scientific American: How a Chemist and His ‘Poison Squad’ Inspired the First Food Safety Regulations https://tinyurl.com/27va3ke3 McGill University, Canada: A Carcinogen in Bread https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/carcinogen-bread Consumer Reports: 5 Dangerous Ingredients That Are in Our Food but Shouldn't Be https://tinyurl.com/222r9w37 National Institutes of Health: The Demise of Artificial Trans Fat: A History of a Public Health Achievement https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8452362/ Wikipedia: Pure Food and Drug Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_Food_and_Drug_Act Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Tears of a Clown” by AudioBinger.

    45 min

  4. JAN 1

    FLR 097: Dunkin’ Donuts

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  Konjac For the first time in its history, the FLR podcast examines a national donut chain.  The ingredients and nutritional values of 3 donuts are discussed along with the history of the Dunkin’ Donut Company.  How many ingredients can a single donut hold?  We learn that humans should not live on donuts alone. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Wikipedia: Dunkin’ Donuts https://tinyurl.com/ynf2xxym Liveabout.com: The History of Dunkin’ Donuts https://www.liveabout.com/the-history-of-dunkin-donuts-3973232 Marketing Scoop: Definitive Ranking of the Most Popular Dunkin’ Donuts https://www.marketingscoop.com/consumer/most-popular-dunkin-donuts/ Dunkin’ Donuts Homepage https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Auld Lang Syne” by Mundo Juillerat.

    34 min

  5. 12/01/2024

    FLR 096: Another News Show

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Mel scours the internet to find recent news stories about the American food system, which are posted at the Food Labels Revealed Podcast page on Facebook.  Four stories are selected for review and commentary on the subject of ultra-processed foods, butter made out of air, meat and type 2 diabetes, and re-invented Doritos … a little healthier. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: The Guardian, “20 Ways to Cut Down on UPFs While Still Eating What You Love www.theguardian.com /lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/05/the-experts-dietitians-on-20-ways-to-cut-down-on-upfs-while-still-eating-what-you-love Smithsonian Magazine, “New Butter Made from Carbon Dioxide” www.smithsonianmag.com /smart-news/new-butter-made-from-carbon-dioxide-tastes-like-the-real-dairy-product-startup-says-180984717/ Science Daily, “Red and Processed Meat Consumption Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk” www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2024/08/240820221808.htm Mirror, Doritos Makes Huge Change to Popular Flavors www.mirror.co.uk /money/doritos-makes-huge-change-popular-33868638 Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Happy Boy” by Kevin MacLeod.

    20 min

  6. 11/01/2024

    FLR 095: The Cereal King – Part 7

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 7 in which I interview Dr. Kellogg for the last time and ask some personal questions about his life. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) PBS American Experience Documentary: “The Eugenics Crusade” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmRb-0v5xfI Music: Intro music is "Solace" by Scott Joplin from the film “The Sting.” Outro music is “Barrelhouse Shuffle” by Axel Zwingenberger.

    32 min

  7. 09/29/2024

    FLR 094: The Cereal King – Part 6

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 6 in which Dr. Kellogg relates the business rivalry and feud that developed between him and his brother Will in the second half of their lives … an acrimonious relationship that never healed. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is "Sunflower Slow Rag" by Scott Joplin. Outro music is “Edsel Run Boogie” by Axel Zwingenberger.

    25 min

  8. 09/01/2024

    FLR 093: The Cereal King – Part 5

    INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 5 in which Dr. Kellogg describes the processes by which he invented cereals, specifically flaked cereals, which revolutionized the American breakfast, and his reluctant transition from wellness guru to industrialist. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is "Easy Winners" by Scott Joplin. Outro music is “Jack’s Boogie Woogie” by Axel Zwingenberger.

    24 min
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Food Labels Revealed will shed some light onto the sometimes mysterious and inscrutable food ingredients label , which is found on all processed food containers.

Information

  • Creator
    Mel Weinstein
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Food Labels Revealed